tom-ford Tom Ford Research Serum Concentrate

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water\Aqua\Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Trisiloxane
5. Glycerin
6. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
7. Polysilicone-11
8. Tromethamine
9. Caffeine
10. Acetyl Glucosamine
11. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
12. Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
13. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
14. Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse
15. Glycolic Acid
16. Lactic Acid
17. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
18. Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Proteine Du Petit-Lait
19. Centaurium Erythraea Extract
20. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
21. Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
22. Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
23. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
25. Lactobacillus Ferment
26. Algae Extract
27. Squalane
28. Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
29. Phytosphingosine
30. Glucose
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
33. Glycyrrhetinic Acid
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Sorbitol
36. Laminaria Digitata Extract
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Artemia Extract
39. Oleth-10
40. Sucrose
41. Trehalose
42. Pentylene Glycol
43. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
44. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
45. Polysorbate 40
46. PEG-8
47. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
48. Potassium Sorbate
49. Disodium EDTA
50. Phenoxyethanol
51. Red 4
52. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrisiloxane

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caffeine

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Acetyl GlucosamineTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed OilTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractMolasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De MelasseGlycolic AcidLactic AcidHypnea Musciformis ExtractWhey Protein\Lactis Protein\Proteine Du Petit-LaitCentaurium Erythraea ExtractPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Sigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Lactobacillus FermentAlgae ExtractSqualaneGelidiella Acerosa ExtractPhytosphingosineGlucoseSodium HyaluronateDimethoxytolyl PropylresorcinolGlycyrrhetinic AcidTocopheryl AcetateSorbitolLaminaria Digitata ExtractCaprylyl GlycolArtemia ExtractOleth-10SucroseTrehalosePentylene GlycolGlyceryl PolymethacrylateLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconePolysorbate 40PEG-8Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePotassium SorbateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolRed 4Titanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil

Coffee seed oil with chlorogenic acids; base oil at 1-3%, low comedogenic risk

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse

Not decoded yet

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens

Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Proteine Du Petit-Lait

Not decoded yet

Centaurium Erythraea Extract

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Botanical skin conditioning and tonic agent; often used for antioxidant and repair benefits

Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge

Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Gelidiella Acerosa Extract

Gelidiella acerosa (seaweed) extract; complex matrix, screen for heavy metals

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol

Not decoded yet

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Glycyrrhizic acid; anti-inflammatory; poor water solubility, needs solubilization.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Artemia Extract

Artemia extract with peptides/amino acids for repair and moisture; use 1–5%, ensure source consistency.

Oleth-10

Not decoded yet

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Polysorbate 40

Not decoded yet

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Red 4

Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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